Job and Career Information Center Newsletter
Greetings,
While the economy seems to be stabilizing, the job market is still tight. How can you best utilize your skills to find the job that will be the best fit for you? It is still possible to find a job, but in order to do so, you will need to evaluate your skills and think creatively about how to present them.
Evaluating your skills is often an overlooked first step of the job search. It is easy to say, of course, I know what job I want and am qualified to do. Create a list of all jobs and the skills you gained can allow you to see additional opportunities. Focusing on your transferable skills – those which can be taken from one job to another – can be especially helpful if you are transitioning into different career.
If in evaluating your skills, you realize that you are not matching up with the requirements for specific jobs, now is a great opportunity to develop these job specific skills. Technology skills are often one area where you can take free classes at the Pratt Library. Look for opportunities to learn additional useful skills – and perhaps meet other individuals who may be able to help with your job search.
Good luck with your job search!
Rebecca Sullivan
Check our
calendar
for the full listing of upcoming classes!
Online Job Application Tutorial
Tuesday, May 18. 10-11 am
Central Library
, Job & Career Information Center, located in the Business, Science & Technology Department
Finding a Federal Job: Ideas and Innovations
Presented by Karol Taylor
Tuesday, May 18. 10 am - 5 pm
Central Library
, Poe Room
Job Searching On- and Off-Line
Tuesday, May 18. 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Brooklyn Branch
Learn about ways to search for jobs using the computer including Web sites and social networking. Off-line resources and networking will also be discussed as options for the job search.
Make your résumé work for you! Call the Job and Career Information Center (410-396-5317) for a free résumé review appointment. Bring a copy of your résumé and get tips and suggestions to create a résumé that will help land a job.
Need to apply for a job? Have to file for unemployment? The Job and Career Information Center has a computer available by appointment for you for up to two hours. To make an appointment you will need a valid library card. Please call 410-396-5317 today!
Did you know you can get free one-on-one help with résumé writing? The Pratt Library offers a new service simply titled: Get an Online Tutor. Free online help from a certified tutor for your job search from the library or from home with your Pratt library card.
Tutor.com’s Career Center offers a live person who can help with résumé writing reviews, job search assistance, and interview preparation. Their tutors answer questions like how to tailor a résumé for a specific audience, what is the difference between a résumé and a CV, and general writing guidelines.
Another resource included in Tutor.com is the SkillsCenter Resource Library, which has a wide range of worksheets, tutorials, and study guides on cover letters, résumé writing, and sample résumés. Tutor.com’s online tutors are available from 2 p.m. to midnight. Spanish-speaking tutors: available Sunday - Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ayuda en Español: Domingo a Jueves de 2 p.m. hasta 10 p.m. Tutor.com’s Live Career Help and the SkillsCenter Resource Library are great resources to make each résumé even stronger!
Job & Career Information Center
The Job and Career Information Center at EPFL provides materials and services to individuals exploring careers or seeking jobs. It contains job postings, circulating book and test study guide collections, and databases. We are happy to provide free access to these materials. If you have questions please call 410-396-5317 or email job@prattlibrary.org.
